[color=ed1c24][b]Ace Makovich – Diner – Nightfall[/b][/color]

"Or, street lights would just make us a nice, bright, blaring target to the rest of the Commonwealth."  Frieda blew smoke out the side of her mouth.  "Sorry.  I'm...not very fond of super mutants, docile or otherwise."  She stooped to lean towards Ace.  "How do we know he's not building this wall to lock us in until such time his more violent 'friends' appear, and wouldn't you know it, for some reason the gate just opened right up for them, but not for us to escape?"

“Well Frieda, can’t expect us to live in darkness and fear forever. That’s why a good town defense will be necessary. Rook seems on the up and up, plus, in all my experience I’ve never seen a mutie think ahead that far. Besides he was asking help with gate since he didn’t really have an idea for it. I on the other hand have quite a few and will design it…though I could be plotting with him to lock you all in and save myself.” Ace winked at her and laughed.

Frieda sighed.  "I know Brandy thinks highly of him, for...some reason...and I owe that girl a lot.  She let me move in, and all.  She's just so sweet.  I don't want her to get hurt."

“Look Brandy can be like that. She won’t get hurt if I have anything to say about it… besides I’m not saying I trust him completely. I just want Salem to be a safe place, where one can feel secure but at the same time feel free, not boxed in like Diamond city or Starlight city for that matter; all tall buildings and so many people living in a small space.”
 
"Anyways."  She turned to Rick.  "You didn't answer my earlier question, but my offer still stands.  Are you staying somewhere, and do you want me to walk you home?  Either way, I'm heading off to get something to eat, see if I can't find Brandy, see what she's been up to, today."  Frieda pushed the scissors she was still holding back into Arthur's hands.  "I'll be properly armed tomorrow, I promise.  If you've got another couple hours in you, come by the diner for a drink."  

Rick looked at Frieda and shook his head no and pointed toward Mary’s house, “Mary was gracious enough to offer me a place to spend the night, I can figure out the long term stuff later. Home’s right there so no escort necessary miss. But much obliged on your offer.”

“Oh Frieda, if you’re looking for Brandy, after we finished she said she was going over to the inn. Who knows why…” Ace replied as he turned to make his way back to bar, he addressed Rick,  “Come on new boy, first drink on the house, if you can handle it.”